Hemlock Guidebook
Sightseeing
Step into the past with this amazing drive in movie theatre. Park on site for kids who would rather play than sit and watch the movie :)
43 locals recommend
Muskoka Drive-In
1001 Theatre RdStep into the past with this amazing drive in movie theatre. Park on site for kids who would rather play than sit and watch the movie :)
Muskoka Steamships
185 Cherokee LnBeautiful tours of the lake on a historic fleet of steamships!
Good for younger kids, a blast from the past!
184 locals recommend
Santa's Village: Muskoka's Theme Park
1624 Golden Beach RoadGood for younger kids, a blast from the past!
Latest movies, incredible popcorn. A charming small-town theatre on the main drag of Bracebridge
25 locals recommend
Norwood Theatre
106 Manitoba StLatest movies, incredible popcorn. A charming small-town theatre on the main drag of Bracebridge
Outdoors, sports, and more!
Great hike especially near dusk. Interesting rock formations and flora.
89 locals recommend
Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
Southwood RoadGreat hike especially near dusk. Interesting rock formations and flora.
Amazing hiking trails a 5 minute drive away! Lots of beautiful spots to take a dip, snap photos. 3, 5 and 8km loops are easy to follow with stunning views.
76 locals recommend
Hardy Lake Provincial Park
Highway 169Amazing hiking trails a 5 minute drive away! Lots of beautiful spots to take a dip, snap photos. 3, 5 and 8km loops are easy to follow with stunning views.
Great for kids with tennis/pickle ball courts available and a baseball diamond!
6 locals recommend
Muskoka Bay Park
700 Muskoka District Road 169Great for kids with tennis/pickle ball courts available and a baseball diamond!
Taboo Muskoka Resort & Golf
1209 Muskoka Beach RdA beautiful golf course with dining on the water
Gravenhurst Curling Club
330 John St NCurling and pickle ball! Located just behind the giant Muskoka chair!
Brydon's Bay Trail
Brydons Bay RoadA quick hike near downtown Gravenhurst
Old Stone Road Trail
1626 N Muldrew Lake RdLovely family-friendly trails not too far from the cottage
This community centre is the closest spot for tennis or pickle ball located just behind the building. They also have a small lending library with helpful staff
Walker's Point Library
1074 Walkers Point RdThis community centre is the closest spot for tennis or pickle ball located just behind the building. They also have a small lending library with helpful staff
An amazing winery with Ice Trail skating, just 20 minutes from our cottage! During the day you can enjoy the Ice Trail and stunning outdoor scenery, and at night the entire trail gets lit up by torchlight!
There are also snowshoe trails.
Make sure to book a reservation as they limit the amount of people due to COVID-19.
110 locals recommend
Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery
1074 Cranberry RdAn amazing winery with Ice Trail skating, just 20 minutes from our cottage! During the day you can enjoy the Ice Trail and stunning outdoor scenery, and at night the entire trail gets lit up by torchlight!
There are also snowshoe trails.
Make sure to book a reservation as they limit the amount of people due to COVID-19.
More than just lodging! It is also home to Clear Lake Brewery which is a cozy spot for lunch and a craft beer or hot beverage. The bonus? An outdoor rink in front of the brewery!
16 locals recommend
Muskoka Beer Spa
1006 Clear Lake RoadMore than just lodging! It is also home to Clear Lake Brewery which is a cozy spot for lunch and a craft beer or hot beverage. The bonus? An outdoor rink in front of the brewery!
City/town information
Port Carling has lovely shops, dining on the water, and all the amenities you need. Accessible by boat or car
126 locals recommend
Port Carling
Port Carling has lovely shops, dining on the water, and all the amenities you need. Accessible by boat or car
The town we spend the most time in! The main drag has several cute shops, dining, and a local brewery. Check out their YMCA for workouts and a skateboard park!
97 locals recommend
Gravenhurst
The town we spend the most time in! The main drag has several cute shops, dining, and a local brewery. Check out their YMCA for workouts and a skateboard park!
The closest town to the cottage. A small grocery store with all the necessities (including the famous cranberry pork sausages, a local favourite!), a seasonal fruit stand, butcher, and The Kee music venue. Stroll by the Bala Falls for beautiful views.
82 locals recommend
Bala
The closest town to the cottage. A small grocery store with all the necessities (including the famous cranberry pork sausages, a local favourite!), a seasonal fruit stand, butcher, and The Kee music venue. Stroll by the Bala Falls for beautiful views.
About a 40 minute drive from the cottage, this town is quite large with small shops and big box stores. Great coffee, shopping, and food, with a mini movie theatre at the top of the hill!
132 locals recommend
Bracebridge
About a 40 minute drive from the cottage, this town is quite large with small shops and big box stores. Great coffee, shopping, and food, with a mini movie theatre at the top of the hill!
Food scene
A local dive bar with the world's best wings. Takeout available, half price Wednesdays!
12 locals recommend
Carey's Pub
469 Bethune Dr NA local dive bar with the world's best wings. Takeout available, half price Wednesdays!
Boston Pizza
1100 Bay StIt's a Boston Pizza, but it has a beautiful view of the lake!
Our local craft brewery. We're big fans! Try the Little Norway pilsner, it's a favourite around here
134 locals recommend
Sawdust City Brewing
397 Muskoka Rd NOur local craft brewery. We're big fans! Try the Little Norway pilsner, it's a favourite around here
A hidden gem off the main drag of Bracebridge. Amazing food, quaint patio, and live music
35 locals recommend
Griffin Pub
9 CHANCERY LANEA hidden gem off the main drag of Bracebridge. Amazing food, quaint patio, and live music
The Oar Restaurant
530 Muskoka Rd NSlightly more upscale dining downtown Gravenhurst
Every Wednesday from Spring to Fall! Local artisans and local food. Make sure to grab wild blueberries when they're in season!
36 locals recommend
Muskoka Farmers Market
861 Bay StEvery Wednesday from Spring to Fall! Local artisans and local food. Make sure to grab wild blueberries when they're in season!
A friendly dive bar with big portions and great wings! Lovely back patio on the water.
28 locals recommend
Bala Falls Pub
1010 Bala Falls RdA friendly dive bar with big portions and great wings! Lovely back patio on the water.
Healthy local food plates, wraps, and salads for takeout or casual dining on their front patio.
14 locals recommend
Relish
240 Muskoka Rd NHealthy local food plates, wraps, and salads for takeout or casual dining on their front patio.
Blue Willow Tea Shop
900 Bay StHigh tea on the water!
Excellent classic pub food menu with local craft beer. Rustic Muskokan interior. Very family friendly
51 locals recommend
The Old Station Restaurant
88 Manitoba StExcellent classic pub food menu with local craft beer. Rustic Muskokan interior. Very family friendly
Shopping!
Lovely mix of antiques and new housewares. Like a pottery barn, but cottage!
13 locals recommend
Simply Cottage
101 Entrance DrLovely mix of antiques and new housewares. Like a pottery barn, but cottage!
Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf
Bay StreetLots of shopping and dining on the water